Long delays on A13 as traffic held due to 'lorry fire' in south Essex (Image: Google Street View / ECC traffic control)
Traffic is being held on a major road in south Essex after a lorry has reportedly caught fire.
Traffic has been stopped on the A13 Eastbound in Stanford-le-Hope due to a lorry fire, Essex County Council's traffic control reports.
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A13 Eastbound – ALLTRAFFIC BEING HELD at Stanford-le-Hope due to a lorry fire. Long Delays. pic.twitter.com/ryJzhEkFy6
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There are long delays between the A128 Brentwood Road (Orsett Cock) and the A1014 The Manorway (Stanford-Le-Hope turn off) which, according to AA, are increasing.
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